New Jersey has taken a groundbreaking step forward in supporting the mental health of its first responders. Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill 5792, which requires workers' compensation to cover 12 hours of counseling for first responders following certain traumatic events. This legislation, now codified as P.L. 2025, c. 134, took effect on August 21, 2025, marking a significant expansion of workers' compensation benefits for mental health issues.
Showing posts with label mental health parity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mental health parity. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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